Camps

Youth Voice is a significant component of the 4-H program, in which youth are allowed to express themselves openly to become actively involved in their growth. This is especially true during our annual Junior Leadership Conference, a state-wide 4-H leadership conference that is planned BY youth FOR youth!

The Louisiana 4-H Executive Board members plan and implement an overnight state-wide youth leadership conference for 4-H’ers at least 14 years of age and older. Delegates (or participants) have the opportunity to participate in a track that most peaks their interest through a ranking process. Delegates have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while meeting other 4-H’ers from throughout Louisiana and participating in a fun, youth-led conference.

The Junior Leadership Conference is normally held in March of each year. For more information watch you Clover Patch Newsletter or you can click one of our 4-H Agents below for more information or cost.

Mrs. Madison Latour

Mrs. Kim Deville

Are you looking for a way to experience summer camp at Camp Grant Walker but aren’t in grades 4th–6th? L.O.S.T. (Louisiana Outdoor Science & Technology) Camp is for you! This specialty camp is open to 4‑H members in 7th and 8th graders.

During L.O.S.T. Camp, campers will participate in two hands‑on educational tracks. Options include SeaPerch, Drones, Video Production, Outdoor Skills, Healthy Living and more—offering youth an exciting opportunity to explore STEM topics, build leadership skills, and enjoy outdoor learning in a fun camp environment.

The cost to attend camp this summer is $150.00 per camper. This fee includes lodging, meals, transportation, and a camp T‑shirt. Camp Grant Walker also operates a camp store with souvenirs and snacks. Because 4‑H Camp follows a no‑money policy, families must add camp store funds to the registration payment. Campers may have up to $40 in their store account.

Lost camp is held at the end of July into the first week of August.

For more information, please contact.

Mrs. Kim Deville OR Mrs. Madison Latour

4-H University is a 4-day statewide event held each year is June on the LSU Baton Rouge campus for youth in grades 8th-12th. 4-H'ers can either compete in one of the many contests offered or they can attend Clover College, giving them an exciting educational experience.

In addition, 4-H'ers can also apply to serve on one of 6 state leadership boards. Serving on a board will give your child an opportunity to serve on parish, regional, and state levels promoting our Louisiana 4-H Programming by assisting in the planning, implementing, and conducting educational opportunities throughout the state all while meeting people throughout the state. The 6 boards include: Citizenship Board, Executive Board, Fashion Board, Food & Fitness Board, SET Board, and Shooting Sports Ambassadors.

Contact the Evangeline Parish Office for a complete list of contests and more information!

4-H Camp fees for Evangeline Parish will be $260.00. This fee will include lodging, meals, transportation, and accident insurance. 4-H members in grade 4th-6th and ages 9-12 as of January 1 may attend 4-H Camp. This application and a non-refundable** $100 check or money order made payable to Evangeline Parish 4-H is due to the 4-H Office, 230 Court Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586 with the application in March. Applications for camp will be passed out in February.

Requirement to attend 4-H Camp. 4-H'ers must participate in in at least ONE parish program or contest. The more you participate in the better your chances are of being accepted for camp. When applications are distributed, we will set a due date at that time. Please be advised that you are not accepted on a first come, first serve basis! Participation throughout the year is weighed more heavily. Once applications are distributed we will post a downloadable version on the website.

** If your child does not get selected for camp you will be refunded the deposit.